Glossary

Satya

सत्य · satya · SAHT-yah

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Pronunciation

Meaning

truthfulness

Commitment to truthfulness in thought, word, and deed.

Satya is the second yama (ethical restraint). It asks practitioners to align their inner truth with outward expression—speaking and acting with integrity, honesty, and authenticity.

In practice

YamasAhimsa

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